The Middle American
Far left. Far right. Conservative. Liberal. Republican. Democrat. Can't fully relate? Me either. But nearly all public discourse and media is centered upon the views share by one of the two political parties - and often those shouting the loudest from the extremes of both sides. This isn't just a political podcast. It's a podcast on life and society, with politics mixed in. But from a viewpoint we do not hear enough from - the middle.
Episodes
162 episodes
Election 2025: Democrat Domination and Republican Repudiation
The Democrats won. Bigly. It wasn't just that they won big races in blue states/cities like New Jersey, Virginia, California and NYC. It's by how much. But more telling is what happened in local races - both here in Nort...
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Season 3
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Episode 44
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43:47
Politics & Faith: Conversation with Pastor Owen Barrow
Politics and Faith - two topics families tend to avoid discussing around the holiday dinner table. So let's delve into them here. Election season is here in the midst of an ever-growing political divide. Both parties claiming ...
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Season 3
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Episode 43
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1:22:51
NC GOP Redistricting Sham
The North Carolina state legislature joins a handful of other states in the unprecedented mid-decade redistricting campaign to ensure Republicans maintain control of the US House of Representatives for the second half of the Trump Administratio...
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Season 3
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Episode 42
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44:51
Conversation with Mike Kondratick: Candidate for Holly Springs Mayor
Mike joins the pod to discuss his campaign for Mayor of Holly Springs. 14 years ago, he lost a state rep race in Virginia by 50 votes. He's thrown his hat back into the political ring with lessons learned from his prior campaign.&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 40
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1:04:11
Conversation with Annie Drees: Candidate for Holly Springs Town Council
Annie is the second Council member running for re-election this cycle. She joins the podcast to discuss lessons learned from her first campaign and her two-year stint in office, why she chose to run again, and what she hopes to accomplish...
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Season 3
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Episode 39
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49:11
Conversation with Tim Forrest: Candidate for Holly Springs Town Council
Tim is one of two current Council members who are running for re-election. He joins the podcast to discuss his experience on the Council, why he chose to run again, and what he is hoping to accomplish with a second term. Learn more ...
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Season 3
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Episode 38
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1:25:35
Conversation with Sarah Larson: Candidate for Holly Springs Town Council
Sarah Larson joins the podcast to discuss her campaign for Holly Springs Town Council. People, policy and progress are the pillars of her candidacy. She is already involved in a variety of aspects within the town, and is hoping to t...
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Season 3
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Episode 37
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1:00:28
Conversation with Kara Foster: Candidate for Holly Springs Town Council
Dr. Kara Foster joins the podcast to discuss her campaign for Holly Springs Town Council. The eye doctor has a vision for the town and sees potential for helping small businesses like her own grow and stay in the community. Hear her...
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Season 3
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Episode 36
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43:27
Conversation with Josh Prizer: Candidate for Holly Springs Town Council
Josh Prizer joins the podcast for a conversation about his campaign for Holly Springs Town Council. We discuss his background in public safety back in New Jersey, why he chose to move to Holly Springs, his experience on the Holly Springs ...
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Season 3
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Episode 35
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1:00:01
Conversation with Joe Cuccurullo: Candidate for Holly Springs Town Council
The first in my series of six conversations with candidates running for Holly Springs Town Council. Meet Joe Cuccurullo as he discusses his campaign and vision for Holly Springs. We talk about his experience running a small business...
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Season 3
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Episode 34
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1:10:56
The Return of Jimmy Kimmel
Jimmy Kimmel returns to ABC tonight, but not without controversy. Republicans say he should be cancelled. Democrats says the ordeal is based upon an unconstitutional infringement on Kimmel's freedom of speech. In reality, it's...
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Season 3
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Episode 33
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53:07
Civil Discourse in College: A Conversation with The Lemur's Sherman Criner and Zachary Partnoy
This past week has not been America's best. Political violence. Hateful rhetoric. Social media comments leading to job terminations. Testing the limits of free speech. And it all started from a tragic public debate...
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Season 3
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Episode 32
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1:15:22
The Assassination of Charlie Kirk
Two times this week I've watched a person die online. Twice. 24 years after 9/11, we are more divided than ever before in my lifetime. A bullet took out Charlie Kirk in an effort to silence free speech. Killed because of...
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Season 3
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Episode 31
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43:01
The Murder of Iryna Zarutska
A young woman boarded the light rail after her work shift at a local pizzeria in Charlotte only to be stabbed to death by the man sitting behind her. It happened two weeks ago, yet the public is just finding out about it now. Narrat...
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Season 3
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Episode 30
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55:19
Minneapolis Mass Murder
Another school shooting. Are you as shocked as you were when you heard about Columbine? Sandy Hook? No? What does that tell you about where society has gone since those instances? Kids still being killed in school ...
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Season 3
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Episode 29
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1:01:56
Russia/Ukraine Peace Negotiations, Mahaffey Resigns, and MSNOW
President Trump met with both Putin and Zelensky separately in an effort to broker a deal of a lasting peace agreement. What would a deal look like? Long-time WCPSS school board member resigned from her post. I take a look bac...
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Season 3
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Episode 28
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1:01:56
Democrats' Trust Problem
Democrat favorability is at historic lows heading into the 2026 midterms. In North Carolina, registered Republicans are on the verge of overtaking registered Democrats. Why the sharp decline? It's a matter of trust. Demo...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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56:04
Obama Treason, Stein Visits Western NC & Colbert Cancelled
In an attempt to deflect from the growing Epstein Files fervor, the Trump Administration has dusted off the Russia Russia Russia story and shed new light onto what US Intelligence knew and what it portrayed to the American public after the 2016...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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1:19:45
MAGA Mess
MAGA is a mess at the moment. A movement that has largely been fueled by conspiracy theories peddled by its leader, Donald Trump, in eradicating the Deep State is now at a crossroads. One of its biggest conspiracy theories, The Jeff...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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52:26
Epstein Files, Elon's Third Party, & Floods
All the conspiracy theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein's death and client list took a major hit this week when the DOJ and FBI announced that there was no list and he committed suicide. The news surprised many, particularly MAGA supporte...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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57:08
Tillis Drops Out
Two-term Republican North Carolina Senator opted to not run for re-election in 2026 in what will likely be the most contested Congressional race of the upcoming election. Tillis was despised by many Republicans for being a RINO, with his ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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49:43
Iran: Conversation with Reza Breakstone
Iran is dominating the news at the moment. Fears grow of World War III or US involvement in another Middle East conflict. But how much do you actually know about the country? Who is the Ayatollah and why does he hold power?&nb...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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1:14:06
Civics 101: Minnesota Assassination, No Kings Rally, and Rep. von Haefen
I predicted that last weekend would be turbulent. And it unfortunately was in the worst of ways. The assassination of Rep. Hortman in her own home was horrifying and widely condemned. But fingers were pointed by hands that wer...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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41:49